Xabi Alonso shuts down Manchester United rumors

Xabi Alonso would not be the modern day Matt Busby to Manchester United.

The Spaniard has made his stance on managing Manchester United abundantly clear, as rumors linking him to the club heat up amid Erik ten Hag’s struggles.

With United winless in five games and sitting in a dire 14th place after their worst-ever start to a Premier League season, speculation around Ten Hag’s future is rampant. While big names like Thomas Tuchel and Simone Inzaghi have been floated, Alonso has been a standout suggestion after guiding Bayer Leverkusen to Bundesliga success.

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However, the Spanish icon’s unwavering loyalty to Liverpool puts a major dent in the hopes of United fans eager to see him at Old Trafford.

Xabi Alonso, a Liverpool legend who lifted the Champions League with the Reds in 2005, has made it clear where his heart lies. During a 2022 visit to Anfield, he proclaimed, “Once a Red, always a Red,” emphasizing the unique bond he shares with the club and its supporters.

Alonso’s affection for Liverpool, coupled with his unwillingness to sever ties with his former club, casts serious doubt on the possibility of him ever donning the manager’s jacket at Manchester United.

As Old Trafford braces for more uncertainty, Alonso’s unwavering loyalty speaks volumes in an era of fleeting allegiances.

With the Glazers reportedly sticking by Ten Hag for now, Manchester United will need to search elsewhere for a managerial savior—because it seems Alonso will forever be a Red.